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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Choose your room in the Haunted House All Day 10/1–10/12 All Ages Capitol Hill Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library Room: Onsite (Capitol Hill) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Books & Reading, Displays & Exhibits Event Description: Come check out our display and choose a spooky book to read from a basic description! We will have choices in all levels of spooky, from funny monster-themed to horror! Which one interests you? Disclaimer(s) Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer	This event is in the "All Ages" group HA-HA HALLOWEEN JOKE HUNT All Day 10/14–10/31 All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Children's Area (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Books & Reading, Games & Gaming Event Description: What do birds say on Halloween? Answer: Trick or tweet
	This event is in the "All Ages" group HA-HA HALLOWEEN JOKE HUNT All Day 10/1–10/12 All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Children's Area (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Books & Reading, Games & Gaming Event Description: What do birds say on Halloween? Answer: Trick or tweet	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group October Creative Writing Chapbook 10/14/2025 @ 9:00am–10/31/2025 @ 6:00pm Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Onsite (Warr Acres) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles!
			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Book Bags All Day 10/15–10/31 Teens Southern Oaks Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Online + Curbside (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Books & Reading Registration Required Event Description: Do you like books? Are you between 12-18? If the answer to both of those are "yes," then we have the thing for you! Sign up for a book bag and we will try to find you your new favorite book!
				This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Horror book bundles! 10/16/2025 @ 9:00am–10/22/2025 @ 5:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults Bethany Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Online + Curbside (Bethany) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Sign up for a book bundle containing selected library books. Your books will be ready for pick up at Bethany Library starting October 16th. You must provide a valid library card. Books will be checked out to your account. Disclaimer(s) We can only guarantee one kit per registration. Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed. Special notes should not be used for additional registrations. Thank you for your help!
12 am	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Literary Pumpkin: Edmond's Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest 09/29/2025 @ 9:00am–10/12/2025 @ 6:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Online + Curbside (Edmond) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Come be a part of our annual PUMPKIN DECORATING contest! You'll have two weeks to turn your pumpkin into an amazing work of art or humor based on your favorite literary characters, books or stories. Disclaimer(s) We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens. Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group October Creative Writing Chapbook 10/01/2025 @ 9:00am–10/12/2025 @ 6:00pm Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Onsite (Warr Acres) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing Event Description: Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Pick up one of our creative writing chapbooks filled with creative writing exercises meant to strengthen your creative muscles! This event is in the "Kids" group Pages & Prose Parcel 10/01/2025 @ 9:00am–10/12/2025 @ 6:00pm Kids Warr Acres Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Online+ Curbside (Warr Acres) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Pages & Prose Parcel is a four-month library book box subscription service geared toward children ages 8 – 14. Children up to age 18 may sign up, but the highest reading level of books selected will be Junior Nonfiction or Junior Fiction. Disclaimer(s) We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens. Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff. We can only guarantee one kit per registration. Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed. Special notes should not be used for additional registrations. Thank you for your help!
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9 am		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Toddler Storytime 9:30am–10:30am Birth-PreK Choctaw Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Baby Storytime (0-24 months) 9:30am–10:15am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Registration Required Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!
10 am		This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK The Village Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room A (Village) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Event Description: Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Tuesdays Together 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK, Kids Bethany Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more! Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Toddler Storytime (ages 1-3) 10:30am–11:00am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Registration Required Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more! This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Birth-PreK Choctaw Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Storytimes Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!	This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Toddler Storytime (ages 1-3) 10:30am–11:00am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Registration Required Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more!	This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Tots Thursdays 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK, Kids The Village Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Village) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Event Description: Join us every week for Tots Thursdays! Each week is filled with exciting activities designed to stimulate your child’s development while having a blast! Every month, we rotate through four themes:	This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Storytime: Spiderweb Wonders 10:00am–10:45am Birth-PreK, Kids Luther Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Luther Library Room: In-Library (Luther) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Event Description: Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Today we are learning all about a master engineer of the animal world: spiders!	This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Family Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Birth-PreK Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Children's Program Room C (Edmond) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Registration Required Join us for a storytime at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents and caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more! This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Read & Craft for Littles 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK, Kids Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Children's Area (Warr Acres) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Family Programs Event Description: Join us in the Children’s Area as we read a story together and make a fun craft inspired by a book! This drop-in program is perfect for families with young children who love stories, creativity, and quality time. Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. This event is in the "All Ages" group Relax and Read at the Park 10:00am–12:00pm All Ages Edmond Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Offsite - Adult (Edmond) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Books & Reading, Health & Wellness, Outdoor Program Event Description: When's the last time you took a moment to yourself to read or enjoy nature? Research shows both reading and spending time outside have been linked to decreased stress levels and improved mood. Disclaimer(s) This event is scheduled to take place outside weather permitting. Customers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and their masks. Customers may also bring a blanket or lawn chair. Please watch your email for updates to change of avenue or cancelation.
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2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Page Turners 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Choctaw Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Choctaw Library Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading Registration Required Event Description: Do you love to read and discuss books, but prefer to choose your own titles to read? If so, our book club is for you! Each month, we randomly select a different genre (e.g.
3 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Village Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults The Village Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room A (Village) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library.	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Super Comic Bros Comic Giveaway 3:00pm–5:00pm Kids, Teens Almonte Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Almonte Library Room: Meeting Room (Almonte) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Books & Reading Event Description: Calling kids of all ages! The Super Comic Book Bros are coming to Almonte to hand out comic books to all of you!
4 pm			This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Bilingual Storytime 4:00pm–4:30pm Birth-PreK, Kids Capitol Hill Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library Room: Children's Area (Capitol Hill) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Storytimes Event Description: Join us for a fun and interactive bilingual storytime where stories come to life in both English and Spanish! Perfect for kids and families to enjoy language, culture, and imagination together. Disclaimer(s) Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer
5 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Teens Comics and Manga Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens Almonte Library This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Almonte Library Room: Meeting Room (Almonte) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Clubs, Books & Reading Event Description: Calling all comic, graphic novel, and manga fans! Bring your favorite issue, chapter, volume, novel, etc. to talk about at our very first Teen Comic Club. Learn about a series you have never heard of and share what you love so much about yours.
6 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Día de los Muertos Story & Craft 6:00pm–6:45pm Kids Edmond Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Edmond Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading Registration Required Event Description: Come learn about Día de los Muertos with us and create a glowing decoration inspired by the colorful sugar skull.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Culture Crew - It's Halloween Somewhere! 6:30pm–7:30pm All Ages Del City Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Del City Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Computers & Technology, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Film & Movies, Health & Wellness, Reading Help, Science & STEAM Registration Required Event Description: Do you like sharing recipes, stories, books, craft ideas, watching little known movies and discussing all kinds of cultures- including diversity and pop culture? Yes?! We will have a different shared experience - maybe a recipe? Disclaimer(s) We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens. Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

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